I would like to take a brief moment to honor the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. for his tireless work and devotion to civil rights. He left an impeccable legacy – one that inspires many. As President Obama suggested, perhaps we should all engage in some type of public service today as a means [...]
Archive for the ‘Social Policy’ Category
December 6, 2010
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A Very Special December Series
By Jen Dean in Culture, Series, Social PolicySeason’s Greetings, readers! This week I am rolling out a new series that will run throughout the month of December. In this series I will explore various organizations dedicated to causes close to my heart. From those dedicated to literacy to a group of designers seeking to make sure everyone has a cozy home of [...]
December 2, 2010
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The End of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell?
By Jen Dean in Culture, History, Social PolicyDearest Readers, I try not to use our blog as a political platform but rather as a venue to discuss important issues. In this vein, I am going to post a link in which those of you who are interested in doing so, can take a stand. If you are not, then skip over this [...]
November 2, 2010
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Exercise Your Right!
By Jen Dean in Culture, Fort Worth, History, Personal, Social Policy, UpdatesHappy Election Day, readers! Just a reminder that today is the day to get out there and exercise your right to vote. If you have not done so already, finding a way to work a trip to your polling place into your schedule will ensure that your voice is heard. We all like to be [...]
May 3, 2010
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Whitney Houston and others…
By Jen Dean in Culture, Personal, Social Policyused to believe that children were the future. If we simply taught them well, they would lead the way. What happens when states decide that perhaps these kids are not the future and begin to cut budgets on pre-kindergarten programs? Well, bring on the noise and bring on the funk, folks, because research shows that [...]
